News from January 2016
Calif. federal judge dismisses complaint filed by SeaWorld customers over refunds
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) - A federal judge has dismissed a complaint
filed by a group of SeaWorld customers suing the marine life theme park,
alleging it “deliberately concealed” its unethical treatment and
conditions of its captive orca whales.
Calif. SC ruling could lead to more class actions over 'organic' labels
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - The California Supreme Court
recently decided that private citizens could bring state court actions
against produce companies that allegedly falsely label their products
“organic.”
Global Travel International sued over alleged telemarketing calls
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Legal Newsline) – A California woman is
suing a Florida-based travel company over claims it made telemarketing
calls without consent.
SunWarrior sued over allegedly misrepresenting products as being made in U.S.
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – A California man is suing a
dietary supplements and exercise/sport products manufacturer over claims
it misrepresents certain of its products as being made in the U.S.
Capital Advance Solutions sued over alleged TCPA violations
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – Two California men are suing a
loan provider over claims it made unsolicited calls to their cellphones.
Uber sued over alleged spam texts
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California woman is suing a
transportation services company over claims it sent unsolicited texts to
her cellphone.
Woman alleges SneakPeek's fetal gender test is inaccurate
SAN DIEGO (Legal Newsline) – An Ohio woman is suing the makers
of an alleged fetal gender identification kit over claims the kit does
not actually work.
Attorney: Class actions over background checks performed by employers increasing steadily
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) - In September, a woman filed
charges against Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. over allegations that the
national restaurant chain violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act in its
application documents.
Wysong sued over allegedly falsely labeling products as made in US
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) – A California resident is suing
a gourmet pet food company over claims it falsely labeled certain
products as being made in the U.S.
Beekeepers, farmers, agriculture groups claim EPA’s ‘inadequate’ regulation of insecticide seed coatings is costing them
SAN FRANCISCO (Legal Newsline) - A group of beekeepers, farmers and
public interest organizations are suing the Environmental Protection
Agency and its administrator for their alleged “inadequate” regulation
of neonicotinoid insecticide seed coatings used on dozens of crops.
Dollar General sued for allegedly selling obsolete motor oils
LOS ANGELES (Legal Newsline) – A California man is suing a
discount retail chain over claims it deceptively markets and sells its
own brand of obsolete motor oils.